8798 - Transition Center Coordinator (Community Justice

Job Opportunity

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Jackson County Community Justice is seeking dynamic individuals to join our team. Our department encompasses Adult Services (Parole & Probation), Juvenile Probation, Detention and Residential Services, and the Jackson County Transition Center. Through these services, we work to address criminal behavior and promote positive behavior change, ensuring a safer community for all.

We are currently hiring a Transition Center Coordinator. As part of our team, you will help drive our mission and uphold our core values of Integrity, Trust, Consistency, Respect, and Teamwork. These values guide our work and the services we provide, forming the foundation for our efforts to enhance public safety and support individuals on their journey toward positive change.

Salary Range: $22.78 - $30.46 Hourly

Benefits include:
Family medical, dental & vision insurance ($54.40/month), long term disability, group life and AD&D insurance, and PERS Retirement (100% paid by employer). Generous paid time off:
Vacation Accrual from 15-27 days annually depending upon years of County service. Plus 12 sick days, 10 paid holidays and 8 hours of personal leave annually. Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

This position works in a 24-hour facility, working four 10-hour shifts with 3 consecutive days off. The successful candidate must be willing to work all shifts and days. Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Oversees the activities of justice involved individuals participating in the transition center programs; monitors daily scheduling and programming of participants; provides individual guidance, mediation and mentoring of participants while maintaining security, safety and general housekeeping standards; and, assists in life skills training and support services to participants. Performs a full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance within a framework of established procedures.

Admits and releases justice involved adults into the Transition Center program; provides orientation and screening of participants for health, wellness and safety concerns; instructs participants on program rules, procedures, and expectations; records personal property of participants; collects and records fees based on facility requirements. Assists in enhancing participant skill level in time management, work ethic, appropriate boundaries, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and personal accountability.

Establishes, monitors and maintains detailed case files and electronic records, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of participant's behavior. Enters, retrieves and searches information on computers, answers telephones, copies and files documents, and performs other duties as required. Detects and collects evidence and substances that are in violation of program rules; confiscates illegal property. Searches people, clothing, mail, and other items capable of concealing contraband;

submits participants to urinalysis or breathalyzer testing, as necessary. Performs crisis intervention functions to include cognitive behavioral intervention, suicide prevention and skill building. Supervises all participants in an unbiased manner; responds to major and minor disturbances, responds to participants' requests and inquiries as needed. Transports participants, supplies and equipment to and from various locations. Transports individuals to appointments and medical facilities as necessary.

Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices. Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels. Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

High school diploma or equivalent AND three years' experience working in the criminal justice or social services systems OR four years of other responsible employment that includes working directly with or directing the work of others, multitasking, or military service; OR Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Must obtain first aid and CPR certification within six months of employment.

Position requires the ability to gain working knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems of participants; cognitive behavioral interventions; health, safety and personal hygiene procedures. Position requires a high level of professional competence as well as the ability to aid in behavior change of clients; secure and hold the confidence and cooperation of participants; provide a safe…